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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,075.72, 12,524.40 and 5,096.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,075.72, 12,524.40 and 5,096.74 is: 7,033.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,075.72 : 12,524.40 = 5,096.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,075.72/12,524.40 = 5,096.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,075.72x = 12,524.40 × 5,096.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,075.72x = 63,833,610.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,833,610.46/9,075.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,033.45

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